Quick answer
Book in October or early November, since contract customers usually get served first in a big storm. Homes must clear sidewalks within 24 hours after snowfall. You can’t push driveway snow into the street, so make sure your plow service knows where it should go.
Companies to compare:Bend Landscape, Fagen Tree & Chips, Hummingbird Maintenance, Mid Oregon Ice & Snow Services, Newport Avenue Landscaping, On The Move Movers, Sunriver Snow Service, The Grounds Guys of Bend.
Bend snow removal companies to compare
These companies advertise snow service in and around Bend. They are listed alphabetically. Most don’t post prices, so plan to request quotes early. The City of Bend also publishes a snow-removal resource directory.
Company details were reviewed in October and November 2026. License numbers are shown as the company publishes them or as they appeared in state records at that time. Services, staff and license status change, so confirm what matters directly and in writing.
Bend Landscape
Based in: Bend
Phone: 541-280-1606
Services advertised: Snowplowing and snow removal
Potential fit: Existing landscape maintenance customers who want the same crew for winter.
Ask about: Trigger depth and contract terms, since these aren’t posted on the page.
Fagen Tree & Chips
Based in: Bend
Phone: 541-382-4997
Services advertised: Driveway, street, HOA and parking-lot plowing
Potential fit: Private roads and HOA streets the City doesn’t plow, plus the Sunriver area.
Ask about: How it handles berms and where it puts the snow.
Hummingbird Maintenance
Based in: Serves Bend, Redmond, La Pine, Sisters, Sunriver and Tumalo
Phone: 541-633-8195
Services advertised: Driveways, walks, steps, decks, garage aprons, mailbox access and commercial lots
Potential fit: Homes that need the detail work done too, like steps, mailboxes and shaded spots that refreeze.
Ask about: Pricing, as it says the cost depends on the property and snowfall.
Mid Oregon Ice & Snow Services
Based in: Serves Bend, Redmond, La Pine and Sisters
Phone: 541-306-7875
Services advertised: Plowing, snow blowing, granular and liquid ice melt, and 24/7 emergency service
Potential fit: Steep ramps, businesses and homes that need ice management through a storm.
Ask about: Which ice melt it uses near new concrete, and how it charges for ice-only visits.
Newport Avenue Landscaping
Based in: Bend
Phone: 541-617-8873
Services advertised: Driveway and lot plowing, sidewalks, deicer and sand
Potential fit: People who want clear terms. It offers a November to March seasonal contract with unlimited visits above a 2-inch trigger, or on-call visits.
Ask about: The seasonal price for your property and how priority works for on-call customers.
On The Move Movers
Based in: Bend and Redmond
Phone: 541-410-4889
Services advertised: Driveways, sidewalks, porches, HOAs, rental portfolios, de-icing and roof clearing
Potential fit: HOAs and rental portfolios, or a one-off roof clearing.
Ask about: Liability insurance, especially for roof work, and fall protection.
Sunriver Snow Service
Based in: Sunriver
Phone: 541-722-2822
Services advertised: Driveways and walkways, including monthly plans
Potential fit: Sunriver homes and vacation rentals, including clearing timed for guest arrivals.
Ask about: How arrival-day clearing is scheduled, and terms for storms during the same period.
The Grounds Guys of Bend
Based in: Bend
Phone: 541-325-4475
Services advertised: Driveways, walkways, de-icing, salting, and snow relocation and hauling
Potential fit: A tight lot where the snow may need to be hauled away.
Ask about: Hauling costs, and whether salting is safe for your concrete and plants.
City of Bend rules every homeowner should know
- Sidewalk deadline: homes have 24 hours after snowfall, and commercial properties have six daylight hours.
- Plow berms: the City says if plows push snow back onto your sidewalk, it’s still yours to clear. It also won’t clear the berm at your driveway.
- Don’t push snow into the street: the City says snow from private property can’t go into or across the street. Tell your contractor this up front.
- Hydrants: you’re expected to keep the snow around a hydrant in front of your property clear.
- Rentals: the duty applies to the “owner or person in charge,” so your lease or management agreement should state who shovels and who pays.
Complaints go to Code Enforcement at 541-312-4908. Some neighborhood associations also organize volunteers who help older or less mobile neighbors, so yours is worth contacting if you need help. Outside Bend city limits, check the rules that apply to your property.
Seasonal contract or per-push?
Divide the seasonal price by the per-visit price. That gives you the number of plowable storms needed for a contract to pay off. Bend’s long-term average is about 33 inches of snow a winter, but individual winters have ranged from under 5 inches to over 90, so it’s a real gamble.
- Seasonal: a fixed cost and storm priority. Best if you travel, rent out the home, have a steep driveway or can’t risk waiting.
- Per-push: better for flat, short driveways in light years, but you may wait during major storms.
- Bundled: some home maintenance plans include it. Kaufman’s Home Maintenance listed seasonal snow removal from October to March for $600 when we reviewed it. See our handyman guide.
Protecting your driveway, plants and irrigation
- Mark the edges of your driveway, walkways, sprinkler heads and low landscape lights with stakes before the ground freezes.
- New concrete: the Portland Cement Association says not to use deicers on concrete less than a year old, and never to use products with ammonium nitrate or ammonium sulfate. Use sand for traction instead.
- Pile placement: snow should go on your own property, away from walkways and where meltwater won’t refreeze or run to your foundation. Our drainage guide explains why.
Roof snow: be careful
FEMA says roof snow removal should be done by qualified people with fall protection, and that a couple of inches should be left on the roof to avoid damaging it. If you see sagging ceilings, hear cracking sounds or notice doors suddenly sticking, FEMA says to get out and call a building professional.
In a 2024 Bulletin story, Bend’s NW Quality Roofing recommended removal once roof snow reaches about a foot. Ask for proof of liability insurance before anyone climbs your roof. In 2017, the CCB told The Bulletin that snow and ice removal is treated as cleanup and doesn’t need a contractor’s license, so insurance matters even more. If ice dams keep forming, look into air sealing and insulation and see our roofer guide.
How to get comparable quotes
A clear snow agreement prevents most mid-storm arguments. Ask each company to confirm in writing:
- Trigger depth, such as 2 inches, and who decides
- Which surfaces are covered: driveway, sidewalk, steps, apron, mailbox
- Response time and priority order
- What is included: berms, de-icing, sanding and hauling
- Season dates
- Pricing for very large storms or repeat visits
- Where snow will be placed
- Who pays for damage to irrigation, lights or pavement
- Proof of liability insurance
Our contractor bid comparison checklist gives you a simple way to line those details up side by side.
Red flags
- No written agreement
- No proof of insurance
- A plan to push your snow into the street
- Salt recommended on concrete under a year old
- A vague promise of “as needed” with no trigger or response time
- Roof work with no fall protection
Common questions
How long do I have to clear my sidewalk in Bend?
Residential properties have 24 hours after snowfall. Commercial properties have six daylight hours. If a plow pushes snow back onto the sidewalk, clearing it is still the property’s responsibility.
Can I push snow from my driveway into the street?
No. The City of Bend says snow from private property can’t be pushed into or across the street. Keep it on your property, away from walks and hydrants.
Will the City clear the berm at my driveway?
No. Plows can leave a berm across driveways, and residents are responsible for clearing it. It can save work to wait until the plow has passed.
When should I book snow removal in Bend?
October or early November is best. Seasonal contracts generally run about November through March, and contract customers are normally served first.
Do snow removal companies need a license in Oregon?
In 2017, the CCB told The Bulletin that snow and ice removal is treated as cleanup and does not need a contractor license, even on roofs. Ask for proof of liability insurance either way.
Official sources & further research
For rules, licensing and local programs, use the current primary source before making a decision.